“Life under occupation: the Ministry of Justice explained whether Ukrainians will be prosecuted for obtaining Russian passports on TOTMThe Ministry of Justice of Ukraine stated that Ukrainians will not be prosecuted for obtaining Russian passports under duress in the occupied territories. Such documents have no legal force and are not recognized in Ukraine and the world.”, — write on: unn.ua
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The department explains that the Russians often deprive the residents of the occupied territories of the opportunity to choose. They are forced to act under the pressure of circumstances due to fear of reprisals or the imposition of illegal restrictions.
One of the examples can be forced passporting in the temporarily occupied territories (TOT) of Ukraine, which is one of the many evidences of violation of citizens’ rights. Persons who committed a socially dangerous act in order to avoid ill-treatment will not be held liable. Article 40 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, provided there is evidence of the use of mental coercion, provides them with full legal protection in court
Among the measures taken by the Russians in the occupied territories of Ukraine is also the forcible Russification of citizens who have Ukrainian passports.
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The ministry emphasized that often under extremely difficult living conditions in the occupation, local residents are forced to take Russian citizenship.
At the same time, we inform you that such documents have no legal force and are not recognized anywhere, except in the occupied territories. Forcible passporting is illegal and not recognized in Ukraine and in the world, as it contradicts the principles and norms of international law and is a violation of the Geneva Convention on the Protection of the Civilian Population in Time of War
We will remind
The Center of National Resistance has found out that in an attempt to increase the pace of passporting on TOT, the enemy is increasing utility tariffs on TOT, reminding that only the holder of a Russian passport can receive subsidies.